This is a great exploration of how relational and sexual health are deeply connected. As a therapist working with LGBTQ+ clients, I see how genuine connection shapes sexual well-being. Your focus on communication and respect is refreshing—these conversations are essential. Thanks for highlighting this.
Oh my goodness-YES! I am observing so many young adults (and honestly, adults of all ages) struggling in unhealthy relationships with undefined expectations. Our society as a whole could benefit from early guidance and education in these matters, especially as all of life is, essentially, living in relationship to other beings. If I could add one thing, it would be an emphasis on non-violent communication for conflict resolution. Thank you for this excellent post.
Great that you picked this up @sexvangelicals! We spend a lot of time talking with youth and young adults about the biology of sex and reproduction, but hardly any time on how to develop the relationships that surround sex and how to build healthy, stable, nurturing families.
(If anyone would like a free, 30-day online review copy of Relationship Smarts PLUS or our other programs for older and younger youth, please let me know at kayreed @ DibbleInstitute.org)
This is a great exploration of how relational and sexual health are deeply connected. As a therapist working with LGBTQ+ clients, I see how genuine connection shapes sexual well-being. Your focus on communication and respect is refreshing—these conversations are essential. Thanks for highlighting this.
Thanks so much Gino!
Oh my goodness-YES! I am observing so many young adults (and honestly, adults of all ages) struggling in unhealthy relationships with undefined expectations. Our society as a whole could benefit from early guidance and education in these matters, especially as all of life is, essentially, living in relationship to other beings. If I could add one thing, it would be an emphasis on non-violent communication for conflict resolution. Thank you for this excellent post.
Thanks so much Brenda! And absolutely to the non-violent communication for conflict resolution.
Hi! Kay Reed, from The Dibble Institute here.
Great that you picked this up @sexvangelicals! We spend a lot of time talking with youth and young adults about the biology of sex and reproduction, but hardly any time on how to develop the relationships that surround sex and how to build healthy, stable, nurturing families.
(If anyone would like a free, 30-day online review copy of Relationship Smarts PLUS or our other programs for older and younger youth, please let me know at kayreed @ DibbleInstitute.org)